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In April, their favorites ran the gamut from the useful to the delightful--and a few that fit both descriptions. From encryption to syncing, from printer utilities to desktop tidiers, from problem-solvers to puzzle games and even a Commodore 64 emulator...here are the month's favorites. | | AxCrypt 6775 Downloads | Free | Filed Under Security | | Easy to use strong file encryption, integrated with Windows Explorer. Encrypt, compress, decrypt, wipe, view and edit with a few mouse clicks. | | | Agent Ransack (32-bit version) 36784 Downloads | Free | Filed Under File Management | | Search for files and look into documents without opening the actual file. | | | Microsoft Fix It 14398 Downloads | Free | Filed Under System Resources Tune-Up. | | Find and fix problems on XP or Vista PCs with this freebie from Microsoft. | | | See (12) more PCWorld Reviewers' Favorite Downloads: April 2010 » | | Browse DownloadsAntivirus & Security • Design & Multimedia • Utilities • Games • Chat, Email, & the Web • | | Sponsored Downloads | | ImageForge Master EditionEverything you need to create quality artwork: painting, photo editing, web site art, animations, slide show albums, icons and cursors, etc. Plus you can generate buttons and banners with no drawing skill required, rename and filter groups of images, and more. | | PowerSlidesMake sure your next PowerPoint presentation gives your audience something different. Summitsofts PowerSlides dramatically improves the appearance and effectiveness of any presentation and offers thousands of possibilities for new creations. |  | |
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